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MC-014
Westlibra Paris reversible-case watch
A Reverso-style quartz watch whose case flips over to protect the dial.
- Maker
- Westlibra, Paris
- Date
- 1990s
- Material
- Gold-tone base metal
- Condition
- Good, worn gold tone, working
- Gallery
- Watches
Details
Identification
- Model
- Reversible rectangular quartz
Specifications
- Case material
- Other
- Case diameter
- 23 mm
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- Quartz, 1 jewel
- Dial
- Cream, gilt Roman numerals, oval chapter ring
- Bracelet / strap
- Gold-tone expanding bracelet
Condition
- Box & papers
- None
- All original parts
- Yes
The story
Inspired by the famous reversible polo watches of the 1930s, this Westlibra case slides out of its cradle and turns over, hiding the dial behind an engraved back.
Inside is a simple quartz movement; the charm is all in the case and the decorated reverse.
Provenance
- 2023Bought from an antique shop in Jerusalem.